Duluth, Minn. (22 December 2014) – Cirrus Aircraft announced today the successful maiden flight of the third and final conforming flight test aircraft, ‘C-Two’ (C2), in their Vision SF50 personal jet program. The initial flight of C2 marks the latest significant milestone for the Vision™ jet program as C2 now joins C0 and C1 in […]
Duluth, Minn. (26 November 2014) – Cirrus Aircraft announced today the successful first flight of their second certification flight test aircraft, ‘C-One’ (C1), in their Vision SF50 personal jet program. This achievement marks the most recent significant milestone for the program as C1 joins C0 in FAA certification activities and continues to accelerate the Vision […]
Duluth, Minn. (16 October 2014) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced a new collaboration with OpenAirplane to make private aviation more valuable for pilots and operators of Cirrus aircraft across the U.S. “Cirrus has always been focused on enhancing the value proposition of personal aviation. We’re excited to be working with the team at Cirrus Aircraft […]
Dayton, Ohio (9 October 2014) – Dale and Alan Klapmeier were inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame Saturday evening 4 October at a ceremony in Dayton, Ohio. The brothers were honored for their contributions to the industry and join a prestigious group of aviation pioneers in the National Hall of Fame including Orville […]
Duluth, Minn (8 October 2014) Cirrus Aircraft today announced the availability of its Performance Braking System for operators of Generation 3 and newer aircraft from Cirrus Direct™. The new Performance Braking system is a high-performance, single-caliper brake system with tubeless tires and re-designed wheel fairings that enables owners to experience a new level of convenience, […]
Duluth, Minn. (23 September 2014) Today Cirrus Aircraft announced the appointment of two customer team executives that reinforce the company’s leadership depth and further position the enterprise for global growth. Ben Kowalski has joined Cirrus Aircraft as Vice President of Marketing, and will be responsible for developing marketing, branding, communication and distribution strategies to support […]
Port Lavaca, TX – The Racing Aces, Dianna Stanger, Joyce Wilson and Erin Cude, sponsored by Cirrus Aircraft, today announced the new $5,000 Aviation Aces Scholarship for Women. The team just won the 2014 Air Race Classic and is funding the scholarship with their winnings and sponsorships to underwrite aviation education for women. The 2012 […]
Duluth, Minn. (3 September 2014) Today Cirrus Aircraft announced five important executive appointments that strengthen the company’s leadership team and further position the enterprise for global growth. Todd Simmons has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. Simmons joined Cirrus in 2008 as Vice President of Marketing and now adds 360-degree customer […]
Duluth, Minn. [August 15, 2014] – Cirrus Aircraft today announced the expansion of its international sales network into India. Cirrus India joined the company’s authorized sales network in July 2014. Cirrus India (SRK Aviacom (I) Pvt Ltd) is located in New Delhi, India and offers a team of experienced aircraft sales professionals. “We are excited […]
Duluth, Minn. (August 13, 2014) – Cirrus Aircraft and Team Goulian are gearing up for the next leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Ascot Racecourse, England on Aug. 16-17. Air race and aerobatic pilot Mike Goulian will join fellow competitors in the skies over the historic Ascot Racecourse. Ascot is home […]